“What should I eat before and after a workout?” This is one of the most common questions I get as a trainer. Obviously, the answer depends more on the individual and their goals, but there are some common truths that apply for pre-and post-workout nutrition. ‘ Before your workout: Pre-workout food should include a carb Read more…
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6 Tips to Improve Your Sleep
When topics of physical performance, weight loss, and building strength come up, often times rest and recovery are not part of the conversation. However, it’s incredibly important that you optimize your sleep to recover and perform at your best. One of the main ways that our bodies recover is getting adequate rest! During the hours Read more…
Read More5 Foods That Increase Energy
A brand-new season is here, and for many, it’s the perfect opportunity to amp up your goals and get back on track with a healthy lifestyle. As important as sleep and regular exercise are for achieving your SMART fitness goals, the food that you eat is probably the most important element to living a healthy, Read more…
Read MoreWhat are SMART Fitness Goals and Why Are They Important?
Setting and maintaining a fitness plan is a sure-fire way to lose weight and stay healthy. Often, we dive in head first, running off the first wind of motivation. However, after a few days or weeks, we lose steam and become discouraged. If this is your story, there is no need to panic! There is Read more…
Read MoreWhen you think of cardio you more than likely think of taking a quick run, riding a bike, or any kind of exercise that gets your heart pumping. Cardio workouts can be great for getting your heart racing, but depending on the type of cardio you perform it could have different effects on your body. Read more…
Read MoreMeal prepping is one of the best ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle without breaking the bank. Its efficiency enables you to save on time, money and the stresses of choosing and cooking your food. This article will explain what meal prepping is all about, how it can help you and your bank account, as Read more…
Read MoreThe Best Workout Shoes for all Exercises
Finding the right shoe shouldn’t call for a remake of Cinderella, but what should you look for when trying to find the right shoe (or glass slipper)? In selecting the best sneakers for running, walking, hiking, or weight lifting, you need to find the one with features that best meet your needs. A sneaker that’s Read more…
Read MoreWhat You Need in Your Home Gym
More people are doing home workouts than ever before. But don’t think you need to buy a lot of equipment for your home gym. With a few key pieces in your home gym, you can get a great workout. With so many options being pushed at us on social media, it can be difficult to Read more…
Read MoreProgressive Overload Steve Hill, CSCS You are a lean-mean-fat-burning-muscle-building machine. You’ve been killing it using the Sworkit app for a while; you made incredible gains in fat loss, muscle building, and overall strength and conditioning. You’ve reached a point where the workouts are easy—maybe a little too easy? You’ve also noticed that your strength and Read more…
Read MoreVolleyball is a high-impact, demanding sport dominated by strength and power. The training regime should incorporate power, strength, and agility training.
Read MoreShould You Train Sick?
As Summer comes and goes, the days get shorter and colder leading to cold/flu season. No good for you if you’re trying to stay on top of your fitness regime. You don’t have time to get sick. Ain’t nobody got time for that! One morning you wake up and find you’re not feeling so well Read more…
Read MoreI don’t have motivation to start, help!
Everyone starts somewhere, and no one starts out perfect. It’s unrealistic to think that you’re going to start out doing something that you’ve never done before perfectly and that applies to starting your exercise, fitness, and health journey! With the modern conveniences of our day, it’s more and more difficult to live a healthy balanced Read more…
Read MoreHow Frequently Should You Train Each Muscle?
Contrary to the popular saying of “building your muscles” by working out, you actually tear down your muscles when you perform exercises. Each time we lift heavy weights (bodyweight included) or perform intense exercise, we break down the muscle fibers in order to be repaired bigger and stronger. Our bodies are capable of repairing quickly Read more…
Read MoreIf you’re looking for a quick workout that’s going to help you burn calories and get your heart rate up. tabata is quick, fun, and efficient!
Read MoreInjuries happen. I’m here to help you open up your eyes to the possibility of modification, rather than elimination so that you can keep your routine going.
Read MoreEverything you need to know about Circuit Workouts
Are you looking for a new and challenging workout? Learn more about how circuit workouts are PERFECT for what you need to achieve your goals.
Read MoreLet’s pretend it’s the first week of January. The holiday memories from the past few weeks drift away as you get started on your New Year’s resolution: a weekly exercise program. You’ve already completed (and dominated) your first workout and you’re excited for the next one. Yeah, you feel tired, but you’re sense of accomplishment Read more…
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